Ross Kliegman

Ph.D. student in physics with industrial experience in biotech.

About

I am currently pursuing a PhD in physics with Prof. Yaojun Zhang at Johns Hopkins University. Broadly, I study the complex behaviors of biomolecules and try to understand their self-assembly into functional structures in terms of general physical principles. To do this, I employ a variety of theoretical and computational techniques that draw on skills in mathematical modeling, coding, and data analysis. <br> I am particularly interested in phase separation— a process by which cells organize their interiors into dynamic, liquid-like networks of molecules, similar to the separation of oil droplets in water. Aberrant phase separation has been linked to diseases including cancer and neurodegeneration, offering the potential for new therapeutic strategies. This is an exciting new area of research at the interface between physics and biology, and I'm interested in its relevance to health and disease.

Education

Brown University

Sc.B., Physics / May, 2020

Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America

Johns Hopkins University

M.A., Physics / December, 2023

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

Experience

Johns Hopkins University

Graduate Research Assistant / September, 2022 — Present

I study the dynamical exchange and self-assembly of biological molecules throughout the cellular environment using theoretically derived reaction-diffusion equations, numerical techniques in Python, molecular dynamics simulations (LAMMPS), and polymer physics models

Zeteo Tech, Inc.

Associate Scientist / June, 2020 — August, 2022

I optimized bioaerosol sampling systems and developed signal processing algorithms/visualization tools to identify airborne infectious diseases and biothreats in real-time using mass spectrometry. I also integrated environmental sensors and machine learning techniquews to monitor the interiors of passenger vehicles for unsafe conditions, including drowsy/distracted driving and unattended children in hot cars.

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